Senior Sales Manager Groups

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The Senior Sales Manager, Groups is responsible for driving group business and achieving revenue targets for W London. The role involves developing new accounts, managing relationships with corporate clients, agencies and event planners, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, conducting site inspections and coordinating with hotel operations to ensure successful delivery. Candidates should have several years of hotel sales experience, ideally in groups, meetings or events, with a strong understanding of the London market. Excellent communication, negotiation, networking and presentation skills are essential, as well as commercial awareness, organisation and confidence using sales and customer relationship systems. The successful candidate is expected to be target-driven, proactive, polished and able to manage multiple opportunities while delivering a high standard of service.

About the employer

W London is a luxury lifestyle hotel operated under the W Hotels brand, part of Marriott International. Located in the heart of Soho, the hotel is known for its modern design, energetic atmosphere, contemporary dining and cocktail venues, and proximity to London’s theatres, shopping and nightlife. W Hotels targets guests seeking distinctive experiences and personalised service, combining upscale accommodation with music, fashion, culture and entertainment. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and properties across many countries. Employees typically benefit from an international working environment, structured training, career mobility and hotel-related discounts. At W London, a senior groups sales professional would work closely with commercial, events, reservations and operations teams to attract conferences, celebrations, corporate gatherings and other group business.